News : Superannuation

Cryptocurrency, Superannuation

Ownership a cryptocurrency issue

SMSFs cryptocurrency

The SMSF asset ownership rules have the potential to result in compliance issues for funds looking to invest in cryptocurrency.

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ATO, Superannuation

Visibility changes still need faster data

superannuation visibility

Changes to allow greater visibility of superannuation assets during a separation are positive, but faster collection and reporting of data is still required.

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Superannuation

COVID-19 provides sector boost

COVID-19 SMSF research

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen an increase in SMSF establishments over the year to March 2021.

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Pensions, Superannuation

Paperwork key to future pension payments

SMSF pension payment

SMSF trustees can set a date to receive pension payments, but must ensure the commencement and payment dates are not switched.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Retirement covenant includes SMSFs

retirement income covenant SMSFs

The retirement income covenant will apply to all super funds, including SMSFs, and will carry similar obligations to those required for investment strategies.

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Investments, Superannuation

Investment return motivation on the rise

SMSF investment returns

SMSF establishments have increasingly been triggered by the desire to achieve better investment returns over the past six-year period.

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Regulation, Superannuation

Legs and regs still a challenge

SMSF trustees legislation

SMSF trustees are continuing to seek assistance from financial planners regarding changes to superannuation legislation and regulation changes.

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Documentation, Superannuation

E-document changes have other benefits

electronic documents SMSF

Changes to allow the signing of company documents electronically will bring in other measures that will benefit SMSF trustees and members.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Demographics favour regular reporting

SMSF fund reporting

The domination of SMSF establishments by younger individuals bodes well for the accelerated adoption of more frequent fund reporting.

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ATO, Superannuation

Personal TBC data available, but still in flux

personal TBC ATO

The SMSF Association has reminded fund members they can now access their personal TBC information, but it may still change as the ATO updates its records.

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